Autumn House East
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · East York, PA

Autumn House East

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · East York, PA

Overview of Autumn House East

Explore a luxurious stay with Autumn House East located in the vibrant neighborhood of East York, PA, offering independent living and personal care services. A wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides 24/7 personal care services and support to ensure comfort and security of its residents especially those with cognitive conditions like dementia.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy lovely and nutritious meals prepared by executive chefs, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, and transportation assistance to medical appointments and other activities. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories together within the beautiful spaces of this community. At Autumn House East, seniors can make the most out of their retirement.

Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #52 / 555Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 555 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #167 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
80%
Rank #147 / 518Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 518 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 518. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupied beds
120 / 150
Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Awards

Bronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL

License Details

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes
IssuanceNovember 14, 2025
ExpirationNovember 14, 2026
CountyYork
License Number338230
CertificationsBronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL
AccreditationsNCAL, AHCA

Ownership & Operating Entity

Autumn House East is legally operated by 2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Michael Shugars, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Spa
Dining Room
Restaurant
Garden
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Center
ActivitiesThe community offers a calendar filled with activities including movie nights, creative classes, outdoor activities, spiritual gatherings, and fitness classes
Wellness ProgramMemory Care program, 2 hours of daily nursing care, activities designed for their unique needs
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care
Religious Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,000 per month

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Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 170 citations 5 complaints 11 inspections 0 waivers
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

11 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #362 / 460 in Pennsylvania Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 362nd out of 460 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Pennsylvania average among 460 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 11 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average
Overall vs. PA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Pennsylvania average:
• Total citations (170% above)
• Citations per year (170% above)
• Citations per inspection (172% above)
• Total complaints (25% above)
• Complaints per year (25% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Pennsylvania average:
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (12% below)
Latest Inspection October 15, 2025 Follow Up

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 17063 This facility has 170% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (170 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 170% worse Rank #442 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 3412.6 This facility has 170% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (34 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 170% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 15.55.7 This facility has 172% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (15.5 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 172% worse Rank #461 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 461st out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1111 This facility has total inspections in line with the Pennsylvania average (11 vs. PA avg 11).— At avg
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 78 This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 64%73% This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (64% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 9% better Rank #205 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 205th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityPA Averagevs. PA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 54 This facility has 25% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (5 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 25% worse Rank #343 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 343rd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 10.8 This facility has 25% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 25% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 15, 2025 follow-up inspection found all prior deficiencies fully corrected, including resident confidentiality, safety, and infestation issues.
  • March 19, 2024 renewal inspection cited 23 deficiencies including resident abuse reporting, medication management, safety hazards, and sanitary conditions, with plans of correction submitted but not yet fully implemented.
  • July 19, 2023 complaint investigation identified 14 deficiencies including unsecured poisonous materials, mold in kitchen ice machine, inoperable exhaust fans, and unmet resident care needs.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Room / Semi-Private Room

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Michael Shugars

Executive Director

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from East York's city center to Autumn House East's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Pennsylvania

Autumn House East is located in East York, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Autumn House East

Who is the owner of Autumn House East?

Autumn House East is legally operated by 2618 E Market Street Operating Company LLC.

Is Autumn House East in a walkable area?

Autumn House East has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Autumn House East?

According to PA state health department records, Autumn House East's license number is 338230.

When does Autumn House East's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Autumn House East's license expires on November 14, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Autumn House East?

Autumn House East's occupancy is 80%.

Does Autumn House East operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Autumn House East is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Autumn House East have?

Autumn House East has 150 beds.

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